Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
Introduction Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as ME/CFS in many medical contexts) are two complex, long-term conditions that profoundly affect daily life. While medical research continues to explore their biological mechanisms, much of…
My fibromyalgia is considered to be at the severe end of the scale. When one has a disease/illness/condition where we frequently get the “but you don’t look sick” cry from the healthy unknowing masses, it…
Introduction Fibromyalgia rarely begins in a sudden, dramatic way that clearly signals its arrival. Instead, it usually develops gradually, often confusing both patients and healthcare providers in its early stages. Many people spend months or…
Introduction It is not uncommon to hear someone ask, “Do you know anyone who has fibromyalgia or polymyalgia?” These two conditions are often mentioned in conversations about chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue, especially among middle-aged…
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects how the nervous system processes pain, leading to widespread discomfort, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Despite increasing medical recognition, people living with fibromyalgia still encounter a…
On a scale of 1-10, my average daily pain level is a 6 or a 7. All-day. Every single day of my life. It’s always there, and cannot be ignored no matter how engrossed in…
Introduction Strength training is often associated with building muscle, improving athletic performance, or changing physical appearance. But for someone living with fibromyalgia, strength training can serve a very different and much more important purpose: improving…
Tips for the Warrior Caring for someone with CFS or FM can be a stressful experience. You may take on extra responsibilities, experience financial strain, feel frustrated and resentful at times, lose companionship, face uncertainty…
Improving Communication The stresses brought by serious illness can make good communication difficult. To complicate matters, CFS and FM create the additional challenge of cognitive problems. Here are seven ideas for how to improve communication…
Story of Fibromyalgia Warrior Recently I was looking at my social media accounts I came across accounts that I had chosen to hide either my content from. As I looked down the list I realized that many of…